Change Your Air Filters

This is important because dirty air filters can cause a lot of problems with your HVAC system. It can prevent your system from heating or cooling efficiency and decreasing energy efficiency which can raise your heating bill. Your air filters should be changed with each new season. It’s also important to be consistent with furnace filter changes throughout the winter months to keep your system working properly.

Check the Registers

The heat registers in your home serve a very important role since they are the endpoint of the air duct system and are responsible for distributing warm air into your home. If they have dirt, dust, and other debris inside of them both the efficiency and air quality can be impacted. Cleaning them will keep you breathing easy and your HVAC system running efficiently.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

Once the fall arrives it’s time to adjust your thermostat settings, it’s also the perfect time to install a programmable thermostat if you haven’t installed one already. Since temperatures tend to fluctuate greatly during the fall a thermostat will help keep your house at a comfortable temperature, no matter what the weather is outside.

Check and Clean the Outdoor Unit

When the outdoor unit becomes damaged or impacted by dirt and debris the performance of your unit can suffer. It’s important to ensure that the fan and grate are clean and free of all debris. If you are cleaning the unit yourself be sure to turn off the electricity to your system first.

If you notice that the fan has been dented or damaged, contact us immediately to inspect the fan and unit.

Consider Installing Additional Insulation

If you have noticed that your energy bills were higher than usual you should consider adding more insulation. Our technicians can perform a check for you to recommend where you should add insulation and help detect areas where drafts are getting in. Common locations that can benefit from added insulation include:

• Doors
• Crawlspaces
• Windows
• The heating system
• Attic

Create Climate Zones to Avoid a Hot-Upstairs-Cold-Downstairs Situation

If you live in a multi-level home you may find that the upper levels of your home are warmer than the rest. Since heat rises and cold air collects on the ground level you should create climate zones to create a consistent temperature throughout your home.
Turn Your Furnace On a Few Times Before Winter Arrives

You don’t wait until winter arrives to discover your furnace isn’t working properly.